Startup
Before
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setup instructions.
Check the oil and gasoline levels daily.
Turn on the water supply
Trigger the gun to release any back pressure
DO NOT wire or tie the guntrigger intotheopen or
Set the choke and open the fuel valve.
NOTE: Foreasier starting,holdthe gun trigger open while pulling the rope.
Put your foot on the frame or wheel to steady the unit when you pullthe starter rope. Hold the gun inyour left hand with the trigger open while starting the engine.
Grasp the starter ropegrip and rapidly pull out the cord two or threefeet (1m). Repeat if necessary with the
chokeopened slightly. Whentheengine starts, im- mediately release the guntrigger. Open thechoke gradually.
CAUTION
Never run the cleaning unit dry. Costlydamage to the pumpwill result. Alwaysbesurewatersupply
is completely turned on before operating.
Inspect all connectionsfor anyleaks. Tightenif necessary.
Cleaning
For
For abrasivecleaning, see theWaterSandblaster manual,
1.Shut off the cleaning unit and trigger the gun to relieve pressure. Engage the trigger safety.
2.Keep the nozzleand thetubepointedaway from you and everyone else.
3.Do not put your hand over the tip to push the nozzle into place. Grasp it from the side and keep your fingers away from the tip.
4.Donot let anyone else touchthe sprayvalve while you are cleaning nozzles.
5.Be sure the slip ring is pushed forward to lock the nozzle in place before triggering the spray
When shutting down for the dayor weekend, shut off
unit, shutoffwatersupply valve, andtriggergun to release pressure. Wipe off the unit with a damp rag.
CAUTION
Shut off cleaning unit whennot actually spraying. for longer pump life.The pump will overheat if left running for over 10 minutes without spraying.
Check the filter screen in the water inlet connection as often as necessary. at least daily. Do not operatethe unit with the inlet and filter screen removed.
DO NOT try to adjust the unloader valve or change the engine speed. Changing these seningsmay cause exces- sive pressure, interminent unloader operation, wastedfuel and increased wear on parts and will void the warranry.
PUMP MUST NOT BE RUN DRY and must be drained of water prior to exposure to freezing temperatures.Use
andstorethe unit where it willnotbesubjectedto freezing temperatures. If water does freeze in the unit, thaw before trying to start. A 50%
Use only spray tips that are matched to the unit to avoid excessive cycling andwearof theunloader valve. See
ACCESSORIES.
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Let a frozen plump thawin a warm place.Don't | ||
pour hot water on a frozenpump.Asudden | ||
temperaturechange | maycrack | theceramic |
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Do not pump caustic materials.
Before extended storage, flush the pump with light oil.
Avoid dragging hoseover an abrasive surface such as cement. Thiscausesexcessivewear andshorter hose life.
Clean the intake line strainer daily.
Lubrication and Care
Change the engine oil after every 100 hoursof opera- tion. Drain oil with e'ngine warm. Engine requires 3 pints(1.4liters)30Woil. See separate instruction manual for maintenance procedures.
Fill pump crankcase to dot on oil gauge window with 16 02. (0.47 liters) ofcrankcase oil (partno.
andrustinhibitoradditives. Change initial fillafter 50 hourrunningperiod. Change oil &ery 3 months or a t
XI0 hour intervals.
NEVER alter Alteringvalve. or adjusting unloader w;ll not increase
performance of unit.
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Service of the unloader mustbe performed onlyby
Shutdown and Care Of Unit
When unit is not in use, turn off water supply
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qualified service personnel.